Mac OS storage device Hard drive component of Mac operating systems
Mac OS storage device Hard drive component of Mac operating systems
You're asking about what exactly you mean by "Separate Machine." Are you referring to a completely identical Mac Pro, just an Intel or AMD Mac, or perhaps a PC tower? If it's a PC tower, does it have an Intel or AMD processor? In the era of the T2 chip, if your MacPro has that chip, the transfer won't work and the new machine won't start. The drive is protected by hardware and linked to that specific T2 chip. Before the T2 era, if you have a similar Mac Pro (like a used one), it should boot normally. For other systems—iMac, MacBook Pro, etc.—as long as they support the same macOS version and you have the right adapter or cable, it can boot too. If it's something else—Windows, Linux, ARM, Intel, AMD—nothing will start the operating system. Even with a hackintosh, you'd need to install the OS and adjust settings beforehand, which could be complex. I hope this clears things up. Regarding wiping the drive for future use: if it's acting as a boot volume, you can't simply wipe it and reuse it without risking data loss or system instability. It's like trying to tear down a rug while standing on it—it'll be very difficult.